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THE YEAR THAT WAS...

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INTRODUCTION

WELCOME TO ISSUE 09: Welcome to the latest issue of W2G. With the Christmas and New Year break just around the corner, everyone will be looking forward to the party season, and then thinking towards 2011 and wondering what challenges and expectations the New Year will bring.

THE NE SOFTWARE INDUSTRY NEEDS YOU!

Here at W2G we are looking at powering the Green Revolution with features on Bio-Mass, Wind, Tidal Power, Solar, Carbon Capture and Bio Fuels.

We ask you the question – Do You Want to Make a Difference to the World We Live In? All our regular features are inside this issue, including - Playtime featuring Take That, Tron, Iron Man 2 and PES 2011, The Year That Was 1998, Way2Cook and much more.

Hopefully – congratulations for all you have achieved during 2010 and good luck for 2011 on whichever path you may choose, W2G will be with you for the journey.

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Enjoy the break and see you in the New Year!

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CONTENTS W2G MAGAZINE 09 06. PLAYTIME 10. THE NORTH EAST SOFTWARE INDUSTRY - SUNDERLAND SOFTWARE CITY 14. STEPS FOCUS ON EMPLOYER - STEPS 15. THE YEAR THAT WAS...1998 16. GET OUT AND ABOUT THIS - NEXUS 18. THE IDEAS POWERING THE GREEN REVOLUTION 19. BIOMAS/ANEROBIC DIGESTION 20. WIND 21. TIDAL POWER 22. SOLAR 23. THE HYDROGEN ECONOMY 24. CARBON CAPTURE 25. BIOFUELS 26. DRIVEN BY A THIRST FOR KNOWLEDGE… - CHEMICALS NW 28. DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A DIFERENCE TO THE WORLD WE LIVE IN? 30. TIME2COOK

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31. CONGRADULATIONS TO PD PORTS’ TALENTED NEW RECRUITS - PD PORTS 33. EDUCATION’S BRIGHTEST STARS - SQA 34. DOWN UNDER-WATER! - OPITO 36. WAY2FASHION 38. HANNAH’S A REAL STAR

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playtime TRON: THE LEGACY

BY THE

MILLER

MOVIES...

“TRON: Legacy” is a 3D high-tech adventure set in a digital world that’s unlike anything ever captured on the big screen.

Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund), a rebellious 27-year-old, is haunted by the mysterious disappearance of his father Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges), a man once known as the world’s leading video-game developer. When Sam investigates a strange signal sent from the old Flynn’s Arcade—a signal that could only come from his father—he finds himself pulled into a digital world where Kevin has been trapped for 20 years. With the help of the fearless warrior Quorra (Olivia Wilde), father and son embark on a life-and-death journey across a visually-stunning cyber universe—a universe created

by Kevin himself that has become far more advanced with never-before-imagined vehicles, weapons, landscapes and a ruthless villain who will stop at nothing to prevent their escape.

Presented in 3D and scored by Grammy Awardwinning electronic music duo Daft Punk, “TRON: Legacy” will be like nothing you have seen or experienced in a cinema before.

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IF YOU LIKED THIS I RECOMMEND YOU SEE: n Skyline n Transformers n War Games

“TRON WILL BE LIKE NOTHING YOU HAVE SEEN OR EXPERIENCED IN A CINEMA BEFORE”

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“There is every reason to expect greatness from Iron Man 2”

Iron Man 2

There is every reason to expect greatness from Iron Man 2. Freed of having to set up their heroes’ genesis stories, superhero franchises often give us a superior first sequel - just look at The Dark Knight, X Men 2 and Spider-Man 2.Beginning seconds after the first movie ended, with Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr) having revealed himself to be Iron Man, the film wastes no time in introducing us to the films main villain, Ivan Vanko (Mickey Rourke).

He’s dealing with questions from government, facing his industry rival Justin Hammer and his relationship with assistant Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) is failing. While Iron Man 2 will infuriate many for its lack of a decent story, a real sense of jeopardy and a truly despicable villain (no one matches the first film’s bald Jeff Bridges) it still has cinema’s most charismatic leading man to fall back on, and I for one could happily watch Robert Downey Jr watching paint dry.

It falls short of its predecessor and is therefore a disappointment but what it lacks in grit and darkness it makes up for in fun.

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IF YOU LIKED THIS I RECOMMEND YOU SEE: n Iron Man n The Dark Knight n Kick Ass

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Take ThaT – progress

Few bands have lived to tell the pop tale like Take That. The British boy bands 1996 split traumatised fans enough to inspire TV phone-in helplines; their 21st-century regrouping revived the hysteria, recently melting even more phone lines in the scramble for tour tickets.

Progress follows their comeback albums Beautiful World (2006) and The Circus (2008) ‫ ذ‬its also their first collective recording since prodigal son Robbie Williams returned to the fold and its arguably the best album Take That have ever made.

The dance energy lacking from their previous two albums has been rebooted here; the structure is also more adventurous, including a classy avant-pop segue from Happy Now to Underground Machine.

There are a few fist-chewing moments - Mark Owens anguished post-tabloid confessional on What Do You Want From Me? but the albums air of reflection and celebration is convincing.

On Progress, this famous five are having the time of their grown-up lives; they also sound, charmingly, like they can’t quite believe it.

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IF YOU LIKED THIS I RECOMMEND LISTEN TOO: n Robbie Williams n Westlife n JLS

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“ON PROGRESS, THIS FAMOUS FIVE ARE HAVING THE TIME OF THEIR GROWN-UP LIVES”

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PLAytime

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PeS 2011 The new version of Pro Evolution Soccer threatens to redress the balance in the battle to be King of football games. Disappointed with poor showings in the last couple of versions, many PES fans have turned their back on the series in favor of the slicker FIFA titles. If you’re a Pro Evo fan then take note, it’s safe to come back now. Rather than dithering around with silly little changes, Konami has ripped apart the tired gameplay of the last few iterations of Pro Evo and essentially started from scratch.

Defending is not as automated as it was, and now you really have to have your wits about you because the defenders no longer automatically trail the opposing attack. Attacking too has been revitalized by a new passing system and the inclusion of assignable flicks and tricks. Graphically, Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 looks better than ever, more game modes and leagues are included, and extras like the stadium editor and special content provided added value.

A great effort but it still feels like FIFA are champions league winners whilst Pro Evo is still fighting to qualify!!

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IF YOU LIKED THIS I RECOMMEND YOU SEE: n FIFA 11 n Football Manager n FIFA Street 4

“KonAmi hAS riPPed APArt the tired GAmePLAy of the LASt few iterAtionS”

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t Did you know that the North East is rapidly becoming one of the mos important places on Earth for the software industry?

The North East software industry needs you!

Over 300 software companies are now active in our region meaning more opportunities than ever for you to build an exciting and rewarding career in the sector – or even start a business of your own!

Software is the instructions which tell things like computers, mp3 players and mobile phones what to do, and North East companies are now developing software which does all sorts of amazing things, including… n Creating the special effects on some of Hollywood’s biggest films

and some of the world’s most popular games and apps. n Being used by companies like Adidas, Toshiba and River Island to

send out more than 1,500,000,000,000 emails every year! n Making call centres less annoying by making computerised agents

act like real people

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n Helping design sporting stadiums like Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium

and The Oval Cricket Ground. n Helping contestants Ask the Audience on “Who wants to be a

millionaire?”

A lot of people in the industry are responsible for writing those instructions – software developers – but even if developing software itself isn’t for you, software companies need people with skills in lots of other areas.

Every single industry in the World uses software, meaning software is brilliant way to work in whatever area interests you – whatever your skills are. What is really important in software is stuff you can’t teach – like having loads of good ideas, being able to solve problems, and being good at working in a team.

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Sunderland Software City is working to build the local software industry and to make our region the place for the global software industry to do business.

They help new software companies to start, existing companies to grow and make sure the North East software sector has everything it needs to compete internationally, including everything from state of the art buildings (like the ÂŁ10m software centre being planned for Sunderland) to making sure our region has the most talented software workforce anywhere on Earth.

This is where you come in. If you think software might be the career for you, Sunderland Software City can help with: n Higher education programmes at local universities, designed

especially to meet the needs of the software industry – supported

with bursaries and scholarships n Professional skills training, including Stimulating Software

Innovation, a free one-day workshop giving an up-to-the-minute overview of the software industry n The Sunderland Software City Hatchery, offering space and

support for you to develop your own software businesses. n Placement schemes with local firms helping you get experience in

the industry. n Fun events in your schools, showing you what a great place to

work software is.

You can find out more at www.sunderlandsoftwarecity.com, by dropping a line to info@sunderlandsoftwarecity.com and on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter @sunsoftcity.

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E R E H W Y R E V E S I E R A W T SOF CAN TAKE YOU ANYWHERE ...AND IT

t a career What’s the first thing that comes into your head when you think abou d your life in software? That you’ve got to be huge computer geek? That you spen dibly dull? cooped up in some dark basement staring at a screen? That it’s incre The reality is very different. Software is everywhere - there isn’t a single industry on Earth which doesn’t use it.

That means whatever you’re into - music, fashion, computer games, films, sport, anything – you can work there through software.

The growing local software sector needs all sorts of skills –skills you might already have - and any technical skills can be picked up easily here in the North East.

John Hart works for Sunderland Software City, the initiative working to grow the local software industry.

“My job is to make sure people know what Sunderland Software City does and how it can help them - I don’t have any sort of background in software at all,” he said.

“I even gave up things like Maths, Science and IT at GCSE and I hadn’t even considered working in software until I applied for this job.

“As soon as you start in software you’re surrounded by people who are creating

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everything from special effects in movies to apps for iPhones and Facebook to software which saves lives. It’s an exciting place to be.

“I think a lot of people are put off even thinking about a career in software because they think it has nothing to do with what interests them and it’s not somewhere people like them work. The truth is, software is for everyone and it can take you anywhere you want to go.”

Two young North Easterners who are finding out for themselves what a great place to work software is are Sunderland lads Andrew Hopper and Simon Sproat.

They work for online functional skills and learning resources company Guroo, after first coming the company’s attention on work placements through Sunderland Software City.

The two are both born and bred in the region, progressing from Hylton Red House school to the City of Sunderland College before graduating from Sunderland University last year with Business

Computing degrees designed to meet the needs of the software industry.

“When I was younger I used to be really into the classic computer games like Mario and Sonic, and I used to think to myself, is there a way I can make a career out of this? And that’s exactly what I’m doing” said Simon.

“The best thing about working in software is that there’s always something new to be working on, you’re never stuck doing the same thing every day. And it’s brilliant when you see how pleased your customers are with something you’ve built, and how much a difference it’s making to them”.

“Andrew and Simon are a great example of the opportunities in software in the North East” continues John.

“Previously, they would have had to leave the region pursue their careers or to get the skills they need to make their mark– but all the North East now has the systems in place to develop and maintain a workforce which can really compete”

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“NOT MANY OTHER jOBS WOULD HAVE MADE ME INTO A CARTOON CHARACTER!” What sort of people work in software and how do they get there? Way2Go caught up with Kat Pattinson, 24, who runs her own electronic music software company Sonodrome in Tynemouth.

How did you end up working in software?

After finishing college at 18, I started working for Topshop. After realizing it wasn’t for me I went back to university, paying for my studies by working as a professional stilt walker, dancer and human statue!

Getting started in software It’s not just the possibilities which are endless in software – there isn’t one set way into the industry. You can choose whatever path suits you best.

Apprenticeships Some software companies take on apprentices at 16 – a great option for anyone who likes getting stuck in!

Qualifications

When I got to the end of my degree, in Music, Technology and Innovation, I was able to do what I’d always really wanted to, which was start my own business, and that’s when Sonodrome was born.

There are loads of qualifications which are great building blocks for careers in IT, ranging from the 14-16 diploma in IT and BTECS, GCSES and A-levels in subjects like Business, Engineering, Maths, Science and IT.

Do you have any specific software qualifications?

Degrees

I don’t have any software specific qualifications – I leave that to Jim, the other half of Sonodrome! My job is to deal more with the business side of things, but I love seeing how programmes develop.

What’s a working day like at Sonodrome – what sort of things do you get up to?

It’s so exciting because of all the different things we’re able to get up to and being able to use my passion for music in my career. One of the projects we’re working on at the moment is an electronic musical instrument for people with special needs, which is really satisfying.

What’s it like running your own business?

Exhausting! I put in more hours than I ever dreamt I would, but it’s absolutely worth it. I love the freedom to make decisions and I love working towards something I’m invested in.

The best thing is always actually creating something. There’s nothing like the feeling of when you’ve made something yourself, it’s very rewarding.

We hear you also got to become a cartoon character…

There’s a load of misconceptions about what it’s like working if software and even what the people who work in software are like – we’re not all just little geeks you know – and when Sunderland Software City asked us if we’d like to take part in a cartoon film setting the record straight, we jumped at the chance.

“Software is a brilliant place to work and we’re glad to get the chance to tell the world. Not many other jobs would have made me into a cartoon character!

You can check out Sunderland Software City’s animated film– which sees a pair of North East teenagers exploring the career paths opened up to them by software and showing them what people who work in software are really like – by searching for Sunsoftcity’s channel on Youtube.

You could also study a software-related subject – like Information Technology, Software Development, Software Engineering or Business Information Systems at university, either as a first or post-graduate degree.

Some of the best courses in the entire UK are right here in the North East.

None of the above!

A good set of GCSEs are the starting point for any career but apart from that you don’t have to know anything about software to work in software. The local software sector needs people with all sorts of skills – things like sales, marketing, administration and design.

The more experience you can get using computers the better though – not just in school or college but playing games, downloading music and using the internet. You can set up your own website in 5 minutes and it’s a great way to learn the basics.

If you already have some great software skills – or even just a great idea – you could even set up your own business (www. sunderlandsoftwarecity.com has plenty of help and advice)

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L-R: jill Appleby, Haleema Yasin & Sarah Hussain, Laura Linacre & Nunthorpe Oaks Care Home

STEPS FOCUS ON EMPLOYER PARTNER for Health and Social Skills Academy for Health: STEPS run the Young Apprentice Programme Tees Valley.

Care in Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, Gateshead and

STEPS provide work based learning for students who are studying Health and Social Care during years 10 and 11 and who take on the programme in addition to their other school commitments. The Young Apprentices must complete 50 days of work experience during their two years with STEPS across Health, Social Care & Early Years settings.

An interview with Jill Appleby, Manager of Nunthorpe Oaks Residential Care Home in Middlesbrough. Prior to our interview in August, Jill had been so impressed with two STEPS Young Apprentices (Haleema Yasin and Sarah Hussain – Acklam Grange School, Middlesbrough) she asked them to continue their blockweek placement for a further 4 weeks across the summer.

jILL APPLEBY

WHAT DO YOU FELL ARE THE BENEFITS FOR ‘NUNTHORPE’

HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED AT NUNTHORPE OAKS?

The residents love chatting to young people. Having Young Apprentices come into the home brings the outside in.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED WITH STEPS?

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO OTHER MANAGERS WHO WERE CONSIDERING WORKING WITH STEPS?

Three Years

About a year

WERE YOU NERVOUS AT FIRST ABOUT ALLOWING YOUNG APPRENTICES TO COME ON PLACEMENT?

No not at all. I remember the benefits of my placements when I began my career in Social Care so it is up to us to help the students relax and gain the benefit from placement.

WHAT DO YOU FEEL ARE THE BENEFITS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE ON THE STEPS YOUNG APPRENTICESHIP?

There are many benefits. They get the opportunity to develop and improve their communication skills. They get an insight into what work is really like in the social care sector. They develop an understanding of old age as well as developing empathy with the service users, their family and the service providers.

Try it. The Young Apprentices are not just kids, they want to learn and experience the sector. Kids are stereotyped all the time but we have a duty to develop their understanding.

HOW HAVE YOUR STAFF RESPONDED TO THE PRESENCE OF YOUNG APPRENTICES?

They love them. They make them feel really welcome and enjoy their presence in the home. They also enjoy the opportunity to play a part in the development of the young people.

HOW DO YOUR RESIDENTS RESPOND TO THE PRESENCE OF YOUNG APPRENTICES?

They love them too. Obviously the Young Apprentices have to be confident to be able to speak to the service users but those who are will always be well received.

LAURA LINACRE, A STEPS YOUNG APPRENTICE REFLECTS ON HER TIME AT NUNTHORPE OAKS CARE HOME

“When I first walked in the place looked big and confusing. After I had been showed around I thought the place was nice. At first I struggled to communicate with all the workers and also the residents but after a while it got easier and they all seemed very friendly. During my whole week I played bingo and did the tea trolley, gave out clothes from the laundrette, spoke to the residents and also made some beds. I had a really good experience because we always had something to do and everyone was nice.”

STEPS employer partners provide an invaluable service to the STEPS Young Apprenticeship Programme. Their continued support allows STEPS to provide varied and unique opportunities to young people that aid them in their qualifications and career choices in the future.

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STEPS are always keen to engage with new employers, if you would like more information about the work that we are involved with or would like to become an employer partner please contact 0191 280 4210.

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jAN 21 Pope John Paul II visits Cuba FEB 12 Mohamed Al Fayed, the father of Dodi Fayed, says that he is “99.9% certain”

that his son’s death in the car crash that also claimed the life of Princess of Wales on 31 August 1997 was a conspiracy to kill rather than an accident

MAR 3 Millennium Dome construction begins APR 10 The Good Friday Agreement between the UK and Irish governments, and main political parties in Northern Ireland is signed

MAY 3 European community agree on single currency – The Euro jUN 30 England are out of the World Cup in the 2nd round after losing on penalties to Argentina

jUL 17 Last Czar Buried in Russia: Remains of Nicholas II, most of family, and four servants interred in St. Petersburg cathedral. President Yeltsin in speech calls for reconciliation of all of nation

AUG 19 U.S. President Bill Clinton admits that he had an “improper physical relationship” with White House intern Monica Lewinsky

SEP 4 Google, Inc. is founded in Menlo Park, California, by Stanford University Ph.D. candidates Larry Page and Sergey Brin.

THE YEAR THAT WAS..

1998

OCT 9 John Glenn prepares for Return to Space, he was the first American to

orbit Earth. October 29th launch of shuttle Discovery to make him oldest person ever in space

NOV 20 A court in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan declares accused terrorist Osama bin Laden “a man without a sin” in regard to the 1998 U.S. embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania

DEC 19 Khmer Rouge leaders apologize for the genocide in Cambodia that claimed over 1 million in the 1970s

Top 10 SongS...

Whitney Houston - I Will Always Love You Snap - Rhythm Is A Dancer Charles & Eddie - Would I Lie To You Shakespear’s Sister - Stay KWS - Please Don’t Go Erasure - Abba-esque (EP) Jimmy Nail - Ain’t No Doubt Michael Jackson - Heal The World Boyz II Men - End Of The Road Wet Wet Wet - Goodnight Girl

Top 10 games...

Top 10 movies...

Unforgiven Malcolm X Aladdin The Player The Crying Game Dead Alive Glengarry Glen Ross Howards End One False Move

The Legend of Zelda Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Super Mario Kart Wolfenstein 3D Super Star Wars Super Mario Land 2 Mortal Kombat Lethal Enforcers The Lost Vikings Dune II

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GET OUT AND ABOUT THIS WINTER!

Nexus can help you get out and about this winter – from giving you ideas for things to do that you can get to by public transport to providing you with information on how to get there, and how to save money on fares.

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Go to nexus.org.uk for timetable, route and ticket information. And if you’re looking for ideas of places to go and things to do – check out the Explore Tyne and Wear section. It gives you details of loads of places in Tyne and Wear you can get to easily by public transport – from parks and castles to cinemas and shopping – as well as events. And for each place or event, we tell you the nearest Metro station and best buses to get there.

Here’s some information that’ll help you save some money on bus and Metro fares – and the right one for you will depend on how old you are.

If you’re under16 – get a CAT! You can travel all day on all public transport in Tyne and Wear for just £1 if you have an U16 Child All-day Ticket (U16 CAT).

The single child fare is 50p, so use the U16 CAT as a return ticket – or make several journeys with it and save loads of money!

So, if you travel to school and back by bus or Metro, buy a ticket in the morning and you’ll be able to use it on your way home too. Or if you go back to your friend’s house after school before you go home, or perhaps pop to the shops, your £1 CAT will still get you there.

And the CAT can be even better value at weekends and in school holidays, when you have more time to get out and about – use it to meet up with friends or visit your Gran, go shopping or to the cinema, get your hair cut or have a day out somehere you’ve not been before.

You’ll need to show your Under 16 Card to be able to buy the U16 single fare or U16 CAT. Under 16 Cards are free, so if you haven’t got one, get an application form from any Nexus TravelShop or at nexus.org.uk.

So all you need to do is buy a CAT at the start of your day, keep it safe, and wherever the day takes you, as long as you’re in Tyne and Wear, you won’t have to worry about having enough money for fares.

We also sell season tickets for travel to school - School Passes. Further details of all tickets available to children and young people going to school are on nexus.org.uk .

What if I’m over16?

There are a wide range of tickets which can be used on Metro, Shields Ferry, bus and local rail services or on a combination of them all. The ticket section will help you work out which is the best one for you to buy, depending on which type of transport you’re using and how often you’re travelling.

There are special season tickets if you just use one type of transport (eg the 16 -18 Metro Student Card if you just use Metro or the Network One Student Ticket if you use more than one type/all types of public transport). All the information and links you’ll need are there – or pick up a Student Ticket leaflet from a Nexus TravelShop.

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Safe Road The ideas powering ward A ser U the green revolution

The UK is one of the leaders in developing renewable technologies. John Dean selects some of the ones to watch.

It’s easy to say you have confidence front?hope for or a offer . Is it real that road the on out technologies the are THEY intoof them are leapt heart your has often How many and planet the of the future on the road, out walking – mouth your UK. the in being pioneered on your bike or in a car that’s had to fastan?expertise in too hard too brake Over recent years, the country has, been developing renewable technologies which promise to create energy without the pollutant side-effects associated with fossil fuel.

There is a certain irony to the development because it was the UK’s pioneering spirit which caused the problem in the first place with the likes of heavy industrial plants and chemical complexes blamed for sparking the greenhouse gas crisis as they belched out carbon dioxide.

However, just as those industries have improved their environmental performance down the years, so have their legacies allowed the development of the low carbon revolution.

For instance, workers skilled in the engineering industry have been able to turn those skills to solving the problems that accompany wind turbine technology and industrial chemists are coming up with new ways to reduce waste and generate ‘green’ power.

Indeed, the presence of miles of pipework and raw material used for the chemicals industry have made areas like Teesside in the North East and the Merseyside/Greater Manchester region of the North West logical choices for the new industries to establish themselves.

So what are the emerging technologies that offer the most promise?

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coming to schools and colleges near you soon...

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After you mastered theION road safely as a child, IC DIGEST ANEROBcrossing SS/ BIOMA nobody really shows you how to best use and behave out on Ever since he first walked the planet, Man has struggled with Now, increasing numbers of countries are investing in a the problems presented by organic waste materials learning that rot simple, to age-old technology which offers a solution - anaerobic the road before you- thestart drive. down and cause major environmental damage. digestion (AD).

That’s why the Road User Award was Its Every day around the globe, vast Safe quantities of the stuff are During AD, bacteria helpsdeveloped. breaks down waste to produce produced, everything from waste food to livestock manure. ‘biogas’, which can be used to generate energy. Its advantage is main purpose is to help you develop sense andlends that the usebetter of bugs meansroad it is a natural process which For centuries, the main solution has been Man’s traditional itself as easily to back-yard concerns as it does to industrialstandby - dig you a hole, throw the waste into it and hope the make a much more confident scale road operators. user. problem goes away.

However, the problem has not gone away and landfill is recognised as a major environmental problem because when organic waste rots it produces methane and carbon dioxide, major contributors to climate warming.

In the UK, more and more AD plants are being created and the same is true for biomass, where power stations generate power by burning waste wood and the likes of specially grown willow trees.

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WIND The first renewable technology to really become in vogue, wind power is now moving onto the next stages in its development.

Around the country can be found examples of companies pressing ahead with ever more efficient wind farms, using larger turbines and installing them in greater densities.

Initially, the farms were sited on hilltops and similarly exposed locations but the current trend is to place them offshore. There are several reasons, one of which is that it causes less opposition from people who do not like the way they ‘ruin’ scenic landscapes, and also because there is more wind out at sea.

One of the big problems has been the nature of wind itself because it does not always blow.

That is why the new generation of wind farms being developed focus as much on storing the energy generated as to producing it in the first place.

However, there are those who say that the electricity generated by wind turbines goes into a conventional National Grid system reliant on power stations that still produce carbon dioxide However, one thing is certain - the technology will be here as long as the wind keeps blowing.

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Tidal power Tidal power, sometimes also called tidal energy, converts wave power into electricity and has been developing in this country since the mid to late 1960s.

However, it is only in recent years that the technology has started to attract more attention and, although not yet seen as a major source of energy, there are more and more projects under way.

They operate by using underwater devices to capture the tidal power and among the areas experimenting with such ideas are Cornwall and Northern Scotland.

Those who support the idea of wave power point to one strong argument in their favour when compared to solar power and wind energy; the sun does not always shine, the wind does not always blow but the waves are always there.

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The Hydrogen Economy Work is under way to develop hydrogen as an energy source, taking advantage of the large amount of hydrogen already produced as part of chemical processes in areas like Teesside.

The theory goes that, used properly, hydrogen can be a immensely useful power source which produces only water as a by-product. Anyone doubting its power need only recall the postwar experiments with the fearsome H-Bomb.

Much research is under way to not only work out the best methods of harnessing the hydrogen but also to store it in fuel cells.

The technology is already proving its worth on a small scale. Test projects on Teesside, for instance, have seen a lighthouse powered by hydrogen and also a sign for the Transporter Bridge, in Middlesbrough.

Hydrogen is also seen as a way of powering cars in the future with a number of test vehicles having already been produced. * Another important breakthrough in the motor industry has been the development of the electric car, which does not put out the emissions produced by normal cars. Of course, while the cars are environmentally-friendly, the next challenge is to make sure that the production of the electric is, too!

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ENSURING QUALITY PRODUCTS LEAVE THE DOOR

THE STUDIES THAT BROUGHT ME HERE

My daily role varies but typically I receive a brief of what is expected of me for the day. I am advised of what deliveries are being dispatched and what chemicals need testing as a matter of priority. Once I know the material leaving site I research what the specific analytical tests are for each individual chemical. I then set about conducting each test and reporting my findings. I carry out analytical procedures that determine certain properties of the compounds, such as purity, water content, ionic chloride content, sulphur content etc.

I took separate sciences at GCSE as I loved to find out why something worked as it did. I then went on to study Chemistry, Physics and Biology at A Level, again because that question still remained. If something had caused something, what caused that or how was it carried out?

As Syntor is a relatively small company I often help out with other aspects of the business when the need arises, meaning my role differs from day to day.

I spend the majority of my day in the lab, but am heavily involved with lots of different experiments and various other features associated with the experiments. Syntor also has a research and development laboratory on site, meaning we are always trying out new exciting experiments to synthesize new products.

A wide variety of experimental procedures mean there is no chance of me getting bored from doing the same thing every day. I am also in the process of learning about other parts of the business such as order processing, the issuing of new specifications and the implementation of a new fully integrated management database.

The best thing about my job is the variety, also the fact that I have a really hands-on role which allows me to get stuck in! Keeping on top of the paperwork is the only slightly laborious thing, but good notes and good record keeping make life easier when you look back at things so is an essential aspect.

Still hungry for knowledge and the answer to the question why? I have just finished a foundation degree in biochemistry at Liverpool John Moore’s. Syntor gave me the opportunity to do a degree in applied chemistry on day release so that I could further my prospects within the business. As it was such a fabulous opportunity I could not refuse, thus I am at Manchester Metropolitan University and have been accepted onto the third year out of the five as my chemistry is good enough and my credits are transferable.

My job at Syntor was offered to me whilst I was on a 3 month work placement during my second year at university. Due to rapid growth Syntor needed another pair of hands in the QC department. I have now been here for 7 months and am thoroughly enjoying it. I feel I have really found my feet and settled in well thanks to the help, support and encouragement of my work colleagues.

THE ADVICE I RECEIVED I managed to balance the advice that I got from my parents and teachers with that from my friends. I was encouraged to reach for the stars and that anything worth having was worth working for but of course you need to find time for fun as well as study.

One thing that I have learnt along the way is that with every question of why? that is answered, a new one is created. Learn something new every day and you will never be bored.

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Do you want to make a difference to the world we live in?

Are you interested in working in a growth area? Then have you considered a green job?

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People in green jobs help the environment by reducing waste, pollution or carbon emissions. They help individuals and businesses save money through energy efficiency or appropriate disposal of waste or equipment.

They look at how we can maintain our quality of life, without ruining the environment for future generations. You might find green jobs with local authorities, energy companies, providers of solar and wind power, the construction industry, housing companies or public bodies like the Environment Agency; and the jobs in these areas are growing.

British-based car firms will be getting £24 million in grants to develop the UK’s low- carbon vehicles. Motorists are going to be given incentives of £5000 when they buy an ultra-low carbon car. The Government expects that this will help Britain to become a leading force in low-carbon vehicles, resulting in the creation of highly-skilled jobs. This industry will need scientists and engineers to design, develop and manufacture their products.

Not all green jobs need a science background. City and Guilds have recently introduced a qualification in Environmental Technologies for electricians and plumbers wanting to install or maintain solar systems or heat pumps. A short course like this can open the door to many new opportunities.

The Government have announced the proposed creation of up to 100,000 green jobs by 2015 through their Green Deal. This scheme is part of a national effort to make people’s homes and businesses more energy efficient and cheaper to run. The jobs created should include insulation installers, home energy advisers and many more.

A further development has been the introduction of a City and Guilds apprenticeship scheme for wind turbine engineers. As Jeremy Voinquel (Portfolio Manager for City and Guilds) tells us, “The renewable energy sector is a booming industry in the UK as we search for greener solutions for our energy sources.” I asked him if it was risky to choose an apprenticeship in a new field like this: “Not at all. A lot of the skills learnt in this apprenticeship are engineering skills – they’re just applied to wind turbines. This means the skills you learn can be applied across a range of engineering maintenance trades.”

Inevitably, there has been an increase in turbine manufacture. When 22 year old Stuart McLaren* started work with wind turbine manufacturer Proven Energy in 2003, the company was making four turbines a week.

Today, the company produces between 20 and 30 each week and has taken on an extra 70 staff to cope with demand. Stuart started out as a mechanical engineer on a Modern Apprenticeship scheme. He is now one of three team leaders in the engineering department and heads a team of 12 workers. “I’m really happy to be working in a field which is leading the way in renewable energy. It’s good to know that the work I’m doing is helping to slow down climate change.”

If you think a green job is right for you, you could start with green volunteering to gain some experience and confirm your interest. Take a look at Do-it, a national database of volunteering opportunities www.do-it.org.

When planning what to do at school and after you leave, there are a range of subjects that could be useful. You could consider science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM subjects), geography, environmental science, construction or a trade like plumbing or electrical installation. Think about your strong subjects and what you enjoy and talk to a Connexions or Careers Adviser to see how your skills could be used in a green job.

Find out more about the jobs mentioned in this article at www.connexions-direct.com/jobs4u *Case study with permission of Skills Development Scotland.

See http://www.careers-scotland.org.uk/GreenJobs for more green case studies.

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Gemma Holmes and Liam Callaghan are both postgraduates who have recently completed their studies at Leeds Metropolitan University and Liverpool University respectively. Kirsty Teasdale and Dannielle Young have also joined PD Ports from the Times Higher Education University of the Year, Teesside University, on a two year undergraduate management programme.

During her four years at Leeds, Gemma achieved BSc (Hons) IT Management for Business with First Class Honours and also won the coveted McGraw-Hill prize for outstanding achievement in Business Computing.

Gemma has joined PD Ports as graduate manager. Due to the new expansion plans at Teesport’s container terminals, a new Terminal Operating System (TOS) is required and Gemma will play an integral role in its implementation and sustainability.

One of the key objectives Gemma would like to achieve in her new role is to better understand the business processes and help to improve operational efficiency throughout the port by aligning business strategy through the use of IT systems.

Liam joins PD Ports from the University of Liverpool where he spent four years studying Mathematics and Management. His role within PD Ports sits alongside Gemma as part of the new Terminal Operating System project team. His role will include gaining a thorough understanding into the workings of the new system, which he can use to train other members of the operations team at Teesport. The business’ operations and its operational management is of particular interest to Liam, but he is keen to experience as much of the company as possible.

Kirsty Teasdale and Dannielle Young are both Teesside University undergraduates, who during their two year undergraduate management programme at PD Ports, will be based at Teesport and mentored by PD Ports’ operations director, Ken Smith and Frans Calje, md unitised.

In the first year of the management programme, Kirsty and Dannielle will work in departments across the business to gain an understanding of how each department interacts to ensure the core business activities are successfully managed. This will include commercial, operations, public relations, engineering, training and property management. The second year will allow Kirsty and Dannielle to specialise in a department of their choice to further develop their skills.

Everyone at PD Ports would like to wish all of the new graduates an enjoyable experience during their time with PD Ports.

Russ McCallion, PD Ports’ group human resources director, said: “We are delighted to see the success of our training of young people coming to fruition. It is critical to the long term sustainability of our business that we continue to invest in young adults who are eager to develop their skills and be the future leaders of the ports industry.”

If you are interested in a career with PD Ports drop us a line on 01642 877200 or send an email to Kirsten Potter, PR and communications manager at kirsten.potter@pdports.co.uk. You can also read more about PD Ports by logging on to www.pdports.co.uk

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S R A T S T S E T H G I R B ’S N O I T EDUCA ories from across Scotland

Education and training success st Star Awards. were celebrated at this year’s SQA Forty-four awards in sixteen categories were presented to individual learners and education and training organisations at the event hosted by television presenter Kaye Adams.

Dr Janet Brown, SQA Chief Executive, said: “Scottish education and training is full of inspirational stories and magnificent achievements from students and centres.

The response to our invitation or nominations was phenomenal – selecting finalists in each category was very difficult.”

Former Hillpark Secondary School student Richard Glennie celebrated a hat-trick of Awards after winning the School Candidate of the Year Award, receiving a ‘Highly Commended’ in the Academic Excellence Award and winning the prestigious Pride o’ Worth Award for Individuals.

The Pride o’Worth is the highest accolade awarded by SQA to the best overall winner from one of the other Award categories on the evening.

He achieved five ‘A’ Highers, and also three ‘A’ Advanced Highers in Maths, Computing and Physics. He was also a leading light within the school - setting up the school website, helping to teach maths to younger pupils in a fun way and acting as a ‘buddy’ to autistic pupils.

As a House Captain, Richard gave presentations, redesigned the House logo, and introduced ‘positive behaviour sheets’.

He continues his excellent work at the University of St Andrews where, as well as studying for his Masters in Mathematics he is involved in programmes that will help pupils from local schools to learn about maths and science.

Richard’s aspirations after university are to work in the private sector and then, with some real-world experience under his belt to become a teacher.

For more information about all the winners at SQA Star Awards visit www.sqa.org.uk

Richard’s success recognised his achievements in combining academic excellence with a truly valuable contribution to the life of his school community.

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The Big Experiment!

This year’s awards also saw the introduction of two new categories – the Science Teacher of the Year recognising an exceptional individual with a passion for science and The Big Experiment, acknowledging a piece of research or experiment.

The Big Experiment Award challenged learners studying in schools/colleges to tell us about an experiment or research they had undertaken and why it motivated them.

The winner was Mark Proctor a student at Aberdeen College, who looked at the science of milk, carried out a number of analyses of different kinds of milk and produced film footage telling viewers why milk tastes, feels and looks so milky!

Paul Clark, also of Aberdeen College and The Space Cadets (Emily Douglas, Eilidh Herron, Emily Scobie and Daniel Smith) from Carrick Academy, Maybole both received ‘Highly Commended’ awards for their projects.

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MAINTAINING ships and ferries in the picturesque Sydney Harbour not only turned out to be a memorable experience for Kevin .

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THE 27-YEAR-OLD DECIDED TO EMBARK ON A TOTALLY NEW CAREER AS A COMMERCIAL DIVER A MOVE WHICH SAW HIM SWAP AUSTRALIA FOR THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS FOR RETRAINING. When Kevin returned to the UK following his year Down Under he headed north to the town of Fort William, the base for the The Underwater Centre, the world’s leading provider of subsea training.

The renowned centre is based on the shores of Loch Linnhe which is in parts deeper than the North Sea. It is also at the base of Ben Nevis providing it with a sheltered location to ensure dives can take place all year round.

Kevin reckons moving into commercial diving represented a natural career progression. He had previously worked for nine years as a welder for a train company which stood him in good stead for his new role where underwater welding forms a core part of his duties.

After making the life changing decision he left nothing to chance researching a number of subsea training facilities before choosing The Underwater Centre. He knew this was the place for him following a first-hand endorsement on his travels.

“While we were travelling, and before I had even thought about retraining as a diver, I met an Irish guy in Thailand who was also an underwater diver and he had spoken very highly of the Centre, said Kevin.”

“Previously, I was working on a production line which I found monotonous but diving is a very exciting and varied career. It is lucrative, allowing me to enjoy a higher quality of life and also really flexible so that I can spend lengthy periods at home with my partner.”

The Centre delivers a number of other subsea training courses in addition to diving, including Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Pilot / Technician courses, all designed to equip students with the skills they’ll need to succeed in their new careers.

All divers and offshore operators also benefit from the OPITO safety standards which prepare workers for working within the oil industry.

Some of the OPITO-Approved training centres run courses like Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) which is the survival course all offshore workers must complete before they are permitted to start work.

This again highlights the level of detail oil related firms now devote to safety with OPITO leading the way both on land and offshore.

“His comments had stuck in the back of my mind and encouraged me further to pursue the training opportunities in Fort William.”

Kevin then completed a 13 week industry training course which qualifies divers for both inshore and offshore air diving missions including teaching students how to use underwater tools.

Now living closer to home in Derbyshire, Kevin has been working as a diver for a construction company where he carries out a range of civil diving tasks like maintaining reservoirs and canals.

But his association with The Underwater Centre isn’t about to come to an end just yet as he’s still got his sights set on returning to Fort William to continue his training so he can work offshore as a saturation diver.

Kevin is convinced that The Underwater Centre has provided him with an excellent platform to launch his commercial diving career.

He added: “The natural facilities are amazing. Parts of Loch Linnhe are deeper than the North Sea which means I learned to dive in a very realistic environment.

“I was getting to do underwater welding on some of the subsea installations, allowing me to hit the ground running in my first job after finishing the diving course.

“What makes The Underwater Centre so special are the instructors who have a fantastic wealth of subsea experience which they use as a basis for their teaching. Their own career paths were real a motivation for those on my course.

“It’s a competitive sector to get into, particularly for your first job, but I know that doing the course at The Underwater Centre, given the excellent reputation it has, was such a great start for me.

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R A T S L A E R A ‘S H A N HAN OF THE YOUNG TRAINEE HANNAH FERGUSON HAS BEEN NAMED APPRENTICE LAND. YEAR AT THE STAR RADIO BUSINESS AWARDS FOR NORTH EAST ENG Hannah, 22, is planning and resources assistant for Dale & Valley Homes, which manages the council housing stock in the Wear Valley area of County Durham.

She joined the company two-and-a-half-years ago on an apprenticeship scheme in conjunction with Bishop Auckland College and so impressed her employers that she was given a full-time job before her apprenticeship ended.

Since then she has developed an interest in HR and her progress was such that she beat off competition from across the North East to be named the Apprentice of the Year .

Hannah, from Willington in the Wear Valley, said: “When I first left school, I thought I would like to work in care. I took qualifications but soon realised that that was not for me.

“After a while I decided an apprenticeship would give me the chance to change direction.

“The combination of the apprentice course and Dale & Valley Homes turned out to be brilliant for me.

“I would advise any young person looking for a way into a career to consider an apprenticeship. It gave me the chance to see lots of different jobs and find the route that is right for me.”

David Sanders, Hannah’s boss, said: “We are really proud of Hannah and pleased she has won this award. She is a helpful and friendly face in the office and deserved recognition for her achievements and success in her future career.”

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